Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Millions	Apr. 02, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 53	$ 50
Short-term investments	1,185	1,254
Receivables, net of allowance	451	510
Inventories	694	739
Other current assets	99	111
Total current assets	2,482	2,664
Net property, plant and equipment	907	831
Investments in and advances to affiliates	722	671
Notes receivable from affiliates	213	200
Other non-current assets	72	65
Total assets	4,396	4,431
Current liabilities:
Notes payable to banks	146	141
Current maturities of long-term debt	8	4
Accounts payable	193	239
Deferred revenue	100	93
Other current liabilities	272	289
Total current liabilities	719	766
Long-term debt, less current maturities	506	518
Deferred income taxes	30	41
Other liabilities and deferred credits	228	224
Total non-current liabilities	$ 764	$ 783
Commitments and contingent liabilities
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock of $1 par value, Authorized 1,250,000 shares; issued and outstanding 1,170,550 shares	$ 1	$ 1
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(303)	(278)
Retained earnings	3,207	3,153
Total Seaboard stockholders' equity	2,905	2,876
Noncontrolling interests	8	6
Total equity	2,913	2,882
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$ 4,396	$ 4,431